Acne |
An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, especially on the face.
Also: Comedones - small,
flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The
bumps are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore). |

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Probable cause: Not accepting the self. Dislike of the self
New thought pattern: I am a Divine expression of life. I love & accept myself where I am right now.
For Blackheads
Probable cause: Small outbursts of anger.
New thought pattern: I calm my thoughts and I am serene.
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Bach Flower Remedies:
Crab Apple - to cleanse the system
Larch - where there are feelings of inferiority
Wild Rose - if there is resignation to the condition
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Helpful Crystals:
Aventurine, |
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Essential Oils:
Atlas Ceder, Cajuput, Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Peppermint,
Roman Chamomile - red face
Tea Tree - pustules
Frankincense, Lavender - scarring
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Helpful Herbs:
Infuse
equal amounts of: heartsease, nettles, burdock leaves & gotu kola using
1 or 2 tsp per cup & drink 3 cups a day.
Externally combine 25ml each of rosewater & distilled witch hazel
with 20 drops tea tree oil. Appy with a cotton swab 3+ times a day
Lady's
mantle, bee balm, nasturtium, parsley, soapwort or tansy in a mild tea used as a face
wash.
Aloe Vera, Calendula
Boil the leaves and flowers of Cornflower and use, with a towel over the head, as a facial steam. After 15 minutes or so, rinse the face with cool water and feel the difference! |
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Reflexology:
Solar plexus / Diaphragm
Chest / Lung
Thyroid / Thyroid Helper
Pituitary
Intestines
Kidney
Adrenals
Liver |
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Acupressure:
Recommended site showing accupuncture points for acne: http://www.herbalshop.com
ST25, BL23,
BL47, BL2, ST2, ST3, ST36, SI17, GB12 |
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Homeopathy:
Belladona:
Rapidly developing bright red spots. Usually high coloured complexion.
Hepar sulph.: Pus filled spots. Very tender.
Pulsatilla:
May help in fair complexions.
Silicea:
Spots linger under the Skin, slow to come to a head, form scars. Usually
a cold-blooded person.
Sulphur:
Unhealthy Skin, with crops of pimples or Boils, resistant to treatment.
Usually a warm-blooded person. |
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Reiki
H3, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, BA3, BA4
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Chakras and Meridians
Acne is associated with inbalances in the Large Intestine Meridian.
Balance with the following exercises:
http://www.intentonchange.com/LungLargeIntestine.html
The Lung and Large Intestine meridians
are associated with the Throat Chakra.
http://www.scribd.com/Goldix/d/31616267-Acupuncture-and-the-Chakra-Energy-System (pg.15) |
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